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Star cornerback Richard Sherman is the second Seahawks player to grace the “Madden” cover and the third defensive player.
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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, who garnered national attention with his postgame rant after winning the NFC championship in January, will be the cover athlete for the “Madden NFL 15″ video game that hits shelves Aug. 15.

“Winning the cover is a kid’s dream come true,” Sherman said. “I would never be in the position without my fel

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The Super Bowl champion Seahawks presented President Barack Obama with a “12th Man” banner during their visit Wednesday at the White House.
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President Barack Obama’s opening lines dared to target a player whom offenses often stay away from.

But this was his house — the White House, to be exact — and Obama was ready to have a little fun at Richard Sherman’s expense.

“I considered letting Sherman up here to the podium and giving him the mic,” Obama said Wednesday as

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning addresses the media during press conference at the Cornucopia Majesty Ship. (Photo: Jim O'Connor, USA TODAY Sports)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning addresses the media during press conference at the Cornucopia Majesty Ship. (Photo: Jim O’Connor, USA TODAY Sports)

The Denver Broncos arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon amid scattered flurries and temperatures in the low 20s. And they brought loads of enthusiasm and a healthy respect of the Seattle Seahawks with them.

Quarterback Peyton Manning, who seemingly always makes news for his presnap communication, talked of

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Richard Sherman is 'really disappointed in being called a thug.' (USATSI)

Richard Sherman is ‘really disappointed in being called a thug.’ (USATSI)

Richard Sherman’s post-game rant Sunday night has overshadowed every other Super Bowl storyline, even the ones involving Peyton Manning’s relative struggles in the postseason and/or cold weather.

We’ve now heard from just about everyone on the matter — from Pete Carroll to Tom Brady to John Madden.

On Monday, Sherman, writing for TheMMQB.com, explained that while family and friends congratulated him on the victory, “Ma

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